Make Your Own AI-Powered Research Assistant

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Introduction

In this article, we will provide a step-by-step guide on how to create your own AI-powered research assistant. This custom assistant will conduct comprehensive research in a specific industry at a specific time and deliver the results to you in a convenient format. Whether you require research for work, university, or any other purpose, this research assistant is a game-changer. It can save you hours of time and provide valuable insights. So, let's get started!

Step 1: Setting up the Tools

To create your research assistant, you will need three key tools: Make, Perplexity AI, and access to the ChatGPT playground.

  1. Make: Make is a platform similar to Zapier, which helps connect platforms that lack native connections. Create an account on Make using the affiliate link provided in the video description.

  2. Perplexity AI: Perplexity AI is an AI-powered search assistant that will replace Google search for your research. Sign up for an account on Perplexity and obtain your API key. Make sure to add credits to your Perplexity account as well.

  3. ChatGPT Playground: Access the ChatGPT playground to create custom GPTs. This step is crucial as we'll be utilizing custom GPTs through the API, which can only be created in the playground. Create an account on the playground.

Step 2: Connecting and Configuring the Tools

Now that you have all the necessary tools, let's connect and configure them to create your research assistant.

  1. Connect Perplexity and Make: In the Make platform, create a scenario and install the Perplexity integration. To use the integration, you'll need to purchase the connection for £37. Once the purchase is complete, save the access code received via email.

  2. Configure Perplexity API: In Perplexity, go to your account settings and access the API section. Add credits and obtain your API key. Save the API key as you'll need it for the Make connection.

  3. Configure Make: Create a new scenario and install the Perplexity AI integration again. This time, you'll see the "invited" status. Input your Perplexity API key and access code into the connection settings.

  4. Set Up Perplexity Prompt: Craft a prompt in Perplexity that accurately reflects the research you want. The video provides a template for the prompt, highlighting where to customize it. Test the prompt in Perplexity to ensure it generates the desired research output.

Step 3: Customize and Automate the Research Assistant

Now that the research aspect is complete, let's customize and automate the delivery of the research.

  1. Send Research via Email: Use Make to create an action that sends the research to your email. Set the subject and content of the email, extracting the research content from the Perplexity output. Save and run the action to ensure it works correctly.

  2. Schedule the Research Assistant: Specify when you want the research assistant to conduct the research and send the email. Configure the timing in Make to match your preferences. For example, you can schedule it to run every Monday morning at 6 a.m.

  3. Customize the Research Delivery: Use a router in Make to further customize the research delivery. You can send it to your own custom GPTs, such as those trained specifically for LinkedIn posts or Facebook updates. Configure these connections and test them to ensure the research is being transformed appropriately.

By following these steps, you can create your own AI-powered research assistant tailored to your specific needs. It will conduct comprehensive research and deliver it to you in a digestible format via email or other channels. Let the research assistant do the heavy lifting while you focus on analyzing and utilizing the valuable insights it provides.

Keywords

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FAQ

  1. Can I use a different AI-powered search assistant instead of Perplexity AI? Yes, you can replace Perplexity AI with any other AI-powered search assistant that suits your needs. Just make sure to configure the integration accordingly.

  2. Are there any additional costs associated with using Make and Perplexity AI? Yes, there might be additional costs depending on your usage. Perplexity AI requires credits for API calls, and Make may have subscription fees for certain features. Make sure to check the pricing details on their respective platforms.

  3. Can I schedule the research assistant to run at different times or frequencies? Absolutely! You have full control over the scheduling in Make. You can set the research assistant to run at any specific time and frequency that aligns with your requirements.

  4. Can I customize the research delivery for other platforms besides email? Yes, you can customize the research delivery to various platforms using the connections available in Make. Whether you want to send it to Slack, publish it on social media, or share it in a private group, Make allows you to configure those connections.

  5. Can I have multiple research assistants for different industries or topics? Absolutely! Make provides a flexible environment for creating multiple research assistants. You can customize them based on different industries, topics, or any other criteria that suit your needs.